Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Peter Sedufia
Award-winning filmmakers, Shirley Frimpong-Manso, and Peter Sedufia have joined forces for a three-film project aimed at celebrating Ghana’s 70th Independence anniversary.
Dubbed ‘The 70 Slate’, the collaboration between Sparrow Studios, led by Frimpong-Manso, and OldFilm Productions, headed by Sedufia, was unveiled at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The project will tell stories about Ghana’s past, present and future while exploring themes of identity, culture, migration, history and the country’s aspirations.
The three films are ‘The Return of Makunse’, scheduled for December 2026; ‘Nkrumah’s Red, Gold and Green’, set for July 2027; and ‘I Told You So’, expected in December 2027.
The first film, The Return of Makunse, will explore migration, broken promises and the pursuit of a better life abroad.
Nkrumah’s Red, Gold and Green will take audiences back to the eve of Ghana’s independence in March 1957, focusing on the final 24 hours before the declaration and the events surrounding the birth of the nation.
The third film, I Told You So, will offer a contemporary remake of the music comedy show, adding a modern entertainment dimension to the anniversary project.
The filmmakers say the collaboration is also intended to help revive Ghana’s cinema culture, attract diaspora audiences and tourism, and showcase the country’s creative talent internationally.
The cast features a mix of veteran actors and younger talents, including Augustine Abbey, popularly known as IdiKoko, Lydia Forson, Joselyn Dumas, Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku, Adjetey Anang, Kwame Dzokoto, Fela Makafui, Kojo Boakye Priscilla Ahiable, Araba Sedufia and British-born Ghanaian actor Frederick Yeboah, among others.
Casting for the three productions is still ongoing.
According to Peter Sedufia, the idea began last year when he approached Frimpong-Manso about a possible collaboration.
He added that the project is intended to celebrate Ghana while creating stories that can connect with audiences beyond the country.
Frimpong-Manso also said the filmmakers also want The 70 Slate to encourage Ghanaians to reflect on their history and identity while reconnecting audiences with the cinema experience. The project has the support of the National Film Authority, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, and the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President.
Dede Chancellor, CEO of Chancellor Productions Africa, and Selassie Ibrahim, CEO of Smartys Production, are serving as executive producers.